1. Chemistry: Earth and Atmosphere

Keystage: KS3

Subject: Chemistry

Resource type: Lesson

Skills: Speaking

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In this activity, students are tasked to become Climate Change Officers for a local council. Students will analyse a community-driven recycling case study from a neighbouring council that resulted in increased community engagement and positive outcomes, leading to significant resource conservation. Students will use this case study to present the idea for replication in other local councils.

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Curriculum Table

England: The national curriculumChemistry: Earth and Atmosphere
Earth as a source of limited resources and the efficacy of recycling.
Scotland: National 5 ChemistryTo be confirmed.
Wales: WJEC GCSE Science (double award) specificationTo be confirmed.

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